Amalia R. Arteaga, born in Del Rio, TX, on December 1, 1932 to Benito and Juanita Ramon. She went to be the Lord on December 7, 2018 at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Luis R. Arteaga; daughters, Irma Arteaga and Silvia Sanchez; brother, Victor Ramon; grandson, Abraham Arteaga; great-grandsons, Joshua Adam Herrera and Daniel Rene Bocanegra; and companion Juan Escareno.
Amalia was always full of life and loved joking. She was witty, funny and very strong willed. She loved horses, dogs, sharing stories, and showing her love to others through hugs. Her love and presence will be missed greatly.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories her children: Gloria (Joe) Barrientes, Cindy (Mateo) Salinas, Angelina A. (Raymond) Hernandez, Velma D. (Leo) Arizola; Luis Arteaga Jr., Albert (Carla) Arteaga; Elizabeth A. (Anthony) Cerda; her one and only sister, Mary Ester (Gilbert) Cassiano; 36 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives.
The family will receive guests at the funeral home on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 9:30a.m. for an 11:30 a.m. Celebration of Life. Interment will follow in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.
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